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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A Vindictiye Rat.

Pick McKeon, d well-known employe
on the wharves of the Pennsylvania
Company, assures me that he has seen
many an old rat lose its eye in fight
with the sparrows. Once he saw q
sparrow caught by one-eyed rat. The
quadruped had apparently lost his eye
in one of the oat troubles some weeks
before. 1t was clear that it was ami
mated by q spirit of revenge. "For two
days." says Pick, IL saw the rat lying
on his back under a string-piece, as
though dead. One of Daddy Reid's
horses was spilling oats near by, and
the sparrows were filling themselves.
On the third day the horse had tan
trum, and shook the oats all over the
rat. The sparrows ate the scattered
oats first. They we're evidently sus-
picious of the rat, although he had
been lying there at their dinner-hour
for two days. Finally bold little cock
went up to the rat and began to pick
the oats from behind his hind legs. In
a jffy the rat doubled on him, There
was snap like the blades of jack
knife. The sparrow gave futter and
a dying gasp, and the rat dragged him
away with one wing trailing behind
him, "-NelU York Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26

TIE EASTERN STATES.

An effort has been started at Boston
10 secure the pardon OF f. J. Moses, ex-Gov-
ernor OF South Carolina. who Is In the peni-
Tertiary there for forgery. His health Is said
TO DO broken down
Archbishop Corrigan, of New York,
in a public address in that city. denounced
Henry Georges land theory as "a faIlacy
against both philosophy and common sense.
and As against the teachings of the Catholic
Church" He also stigmatized as error the
idea that the Pope has the right to command
and DO obeyed only in matters Of faith and
morals. Henry George will doubtless. fire
another nine-column paragraph at the Arch
bishop
Colonel Fred ID. Grant has been APP
pointed by Governor Hill Quarantine Com
missioner at New York City.
Mime. Januaschek. after her perform
ance at Newport r. L. Wednesday night and
while visiting one of the members OF her COM
pany in the Perry House, fell down fight Of
fourteen steps. breaking one OF the bones Of
her right forearm and badly brusing her
whole body. The accident will cause the
abandonment of all her engagements for the
rest Of the season. Nine Janauschok win DO
obliged TO remain indoors for long time
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
THE FOREIGN BUDGET.

Emile Barth, Berlin editor, has
just been sentenced to four weeks impr,son-
ment for offending Prince Bismarck by pub
fishing an article entitled @Rumors Of War
Circulated by Reptile Prosa"
Gen. Boulanger's plan for the mobili-
zaton of the French army causes uneasiness
at Berlin. II France mobllz,s Germany will
mobilize also.
The Austrian Government still in
sists that the Vatican shall rocall its permits
sion to tho slav clergy Of the empire 10 re-
sumo their former liturgy. The Holy See
promises a satisfactory adjustment of the
matter
Enormous sums of money are being
collected throughout GermAy for the pur-
pose of propagating- the Protestant faith in
Italy.
Letters from Emin Bey, dated last
November, received by DR.. Junker, The Rus
sian explorer, reported the routes between
Uganda and Wadelai open. DIR. Junker thinks
this fact assures the success OF SANKEY'S re-
Eof expedition, barring accidents.
A Bucharest telegram says Rou-
mania is fortifying rapidly under the super
vision OF German officera
The royal commission appointed to
investigate the alleged corruption in the
British war Office has made report exonerat-
ing the accused officials, but recommending
various administrative reforms
NJ. Victor Koning, the husband of q
French actress, has fought a duel with M.
Lacour, Paris journalist, who had reflected
upon the latter's reputation The editor was
slightly wounded:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A New summer Resort.

The completion, May Is, 1887, Of the Orleans,
West Baden and French Lick Springs Branch
Of the Monop Route, brings the Justly cele=
brated West Baden and French ick Springs
into greater prominence, and within On easy,
delightful journey to both the wearied toiler
and the invalid For period reaching back
70 ante-stage coach days, when Tippecanoe re-
gained his vigor by drinking the waters Of
%Dry Lick ~ they were then called, those
Springs have boen favorably known for their
permanent curative qualities, being remark
ably efficacious in all diseases Of the skim dys-
pepsia, rheumatism, liver trouble, Brights
disease, and in fact all chronic complaints
where powerful tonic, with Alternative treat
hardships were q little lessened by stages, the
locality became known as rFrench Lick
Springs,n after the creek into which the waters
empty InYalids endured every hardship to
reach the Springs, and were amply recom-
pensed by the almost instant relief Afforded
by these highly curative waters.
They are located about eighteen miles north
west Of Orleans, Ind, aud the principal
Springs are in two groups, situated about q
milo apart the group farthest northwest from
Orleans being known as French Lick" and
the other group as @West Baden
The medcated water percolates into hugo
basins Of whetstone formation, thcnce how=
ing between soft messy banks to Lick Greek
and Lost River. At each group has boon
erected an elegant hotel, capable Of accommo-
has been n0 nsmod after it's gr 9S'a
The surrounding country is, indeed, para
disc for lovers Of primeVal nature, or devo-
tees of the rod and gun
Through tickets can be purchased to French
Lick and West Baden spr ngs. OF any Ticket
Agent For special rates, and full description
Of tho Springs, with analysis, eto., olll on or
address any agent of the Monon Route, or T.
O. Mccormick, General Passenger Agent,
Adams Express Building, Chicago
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Twitchell, United States Consul
at Kingston, Canada, in letter to the Depart
ment Of State claims that under the interstate
commerce law freights have increased from
Is 10 100 per cent on limos doing business into
Canada, and that the result has been democrat
izlng TO American trade
In response to the request Of Gen.
J. O. Black, Commissioner of Pensions ON be-
half Of the inmates OF the National Homes for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for half-fare rates
whom travelling from one home to another. the
Interstate Commission has made long writ
ton reply. In presenting the case Gen. Black
said this had been the habit OF the roads b.
fore the passage Of the law, and that the
trunk lines were willing to continue the prac-
tice, but that some other lines wanted TO first
have ruling by the Commission. After set
ting forth these facts the opinion says:
The meritorious character Of this application
and the patriotic and humane reasons urged in
support Of u are fully appreciated and admit
ted. But the Commission Is not referred to any
provision OF the act that authorizes IL to make
an order or express an opinion on an ex-parte
application OF this nature. In the absence OF
such authority, an order or opinion would have
no validity or weight whatever The fourth
section OF the act. relating TO long and short
hauls ID the only one that confors diBcre tiOnary
powers upon the Commission to make orders
for relief In special cases. and then only upon
the application OF carriers.
Tho twenty-seoond section Of the act defines
the cases In the transportation OF property and
persons to which tho act shall not apply, and
ministers OF religion and officers and employees
OF railroads are the only persons specified. The
statute as enacte must be deemed to express
the deliberate will OF the lawmaking body,
and the commission Is powerless TO enlarge or
restrict the scope. Nor can n construc-
ton be given to II not warranted by
language adopted The trunk lines, according
to the petition, have taken the responsibility
OF assuming that the allowance OF the half
rates desired does not constitute unjust dis
elimination. Every carrier has the Same right
70 assume its own construction Of this provision.
The commission can not prematurely impose
any construction upon a carrier however much
some particular construs ton may be desired.
Construction ia a judicial act involved In the de-
clsion Of some controverted question. With the
highest respect for yourself and those you rep
resent. the commission regrets that 1t has no
power TO comply with the requests of the petit
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

A passenger train in South Carolina
was stopped by the myrads of caterpillars on
the tracks
Judge Kelley, the well-known Penn
sylvania Congressman, who has just returned
from a Southern tour, expresses surprise and
delight with what he saw. He saysi
Everywhere throughout the mineral regions Of
the South enterprise and prosperity are moving
hand in hand. Nor Is this prosperity Of the New
South confined TO its mineral regions. Though
the poverty and listnessness which character
lied the po9r people Of the South still prevail to
a considerable extent In her cotton folds. there
is n large leaven of enterprise aud improvement
which is rapidly curing that. The agricultur-
lists Of the New South-those who have caught
the spirit OF. progress not longer pillow their
fields with single-mule plows. They have
learned the value OF deep plowng They con-
tinue to grow some cotton. but not upon tho
surface OF exhausted fields, and they diversity
their crops. i am speaking now OF the progress
sive agricultursts, the representatives OF the
New South. Instead of one crop of cotton, they
have fields Of wheat, rye, clover and other
crops, and, to save their old-tine guano bills as
they called bills for manufactured fertilizers,
they turn under green crops and mid that with
manure from sleek and well-fed herds Of cattle.
The great boom OF the South Is near ut hand,
and IL Will not be confined 10 the mineral
regions Of that richest section OF our country,
but will include the agricultural regions as
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A SeIsmoIorIcal Summary.

The vibrations Of even severe earth
quakes, says Prof. q. ii. Darwin, are
very short. Brick and stone chimneys
Will be shattered by one of quarter
OF an inch. IS a rule, the d disturbance
originates from one and half to seven
m les below the surface, and very rarely
at greater depths. Earthquakes occur
on steeply sloping shores, and are most
frequent in winter, when the changes
in barometric pressure are greatest.
The moon, also. probably has some in
fuence. The weight of the air and of
the tides act upon the situation as
trigger upon gun. The internal heat
Of the earth is doubtless the moving
cause, and the gradual uneven shrink
age OF the surface it's manifestation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A PIan 10 Pnrifr Nominations.

Suppose it were provided that regis
tration in cities should be made early
in October next before an election;
that at the time of registration the
voter should be requested to name the
persons whom he would nominate for
the Offices to be filled, and that the per-
sons thus nominated by certain num-
Der, say tenth of the voters regis
tered. should have Their ballots printed
and distr buted at the expense OF the
county. Would not these conditions
tend to purify nominations The de-
tails of a plan, of which this is the
merest outline, are easy made. 1t
might be provided that no person
should he thus nominated except one
who had been previously recommended
as fit for the Office by O certain number
of the voters Of the district.
Dudley Fled, ias North Amtrican
Reci ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
Saved from Death BY Maple SYRUP.

Speaking of snicides-there have
been several lately, and good many
people are talking about them-a story
is told confdentially by worthy citi-
zen who contemplated shutting off this
mortal coil. He thought of it, and
thinks he was in earnest. but this
doubt, because killing ones self is said
to be a painful operation, and the
worthy citizen is man who is ex-
tremely careful OF his own comfort.
However, business had gone wrong,
another man had secured the church
pew he set his heart upon, rents had
been raised, he wasn't very we'll. any
way, and life didn't seem worth living.
His wife would get his insurance
money; she knew as much about his
business as he did himself, and could
get along without him.
That night he took home O box of
rat poison, and after his wife had re-
tired took it out and read the direc-
tons. Then he got out his razor and
strapped it and loaded his revolver.
He didn't know which method he
would use, or whether he would try all
three and make sure thing of it. He
wonld decide after the razor was
properly sharpened. Then he strapped
away, and while he was trying to cut q
hair sleepy voice came from the next
room:
George, Uncle John brought us a
gallon of new maple syrup for break
fast. L thought you'd - like = to
know" The razor and tho pistol were
laid away promptly; life took on q
more roseate aspect, and the next
morning after breakfast the poison was
carefully distributed along the trail of
troublesome vermin. George still con-
tinues cheerful, -IndianapoHs Jour
nal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A summer Jauut.

Each succeeding year, aftor tho first bright
freshness Of the spring foliage has disap-
peared 70 give place TO the dust and dryness Of
the fierce June sunshine, when the gentle
showers Of carly summer have been super
seeded by the sprinklng- cart and garden-hose,
and the spring overcoat discarded for the
linen duster, when the business man begins to
hug tho shady side Of the street on his daily
trips to and from his Office, very large pro-
portion OF the people Of our great cities turn
their thoughts toward the country and COM
mence laying plans for the annual summer
vacation, which, IN these days OF rapid money
getting and high pressure living, has become
an indispensable element in tho caon6ar OF
every man OF wealth and woman Of fash on
whose line Of life has been cast in the se5th-
ing, bubblng, tumultuous swim of modern
metropolitan existence.
Address James Barker, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent Wisconsin Central Line NIL
waukee, VII. mentioning this paper, for q
copy OF "A Summer Jaunp and Famous r.
sorts of the Northwest" two exquisite books
on summer resorts, the former written by a
well-known literary light, tho latter compiled
with accuracy and care, giving valuable infor-
nation to the tourist
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26

On the ocean. cares little about storm he 10
positively indifferent whether he Il washed
overheard or not But set right BY wine-
glassful or two OF Hostetter's stomach Bittsrs,
hefeels renewed interest IN his personal safety.
This hno corrective nsutraiizss brackish
water-often compulsorily drank ON shipboard.
70 the grievous detriment OF heelth--tho per-
nicious impurities which give rise TO disorders
OF tho stomach, liyor. and bowels. To tho
miner. the Bitters is invaluable as a means Of
protection against malaria. when its seeds are
latent In air and water. To tho offocts OF over
work, mental or manual. II 10 a most reliable
ant'dote. aud. TO tho debilitated and nervous.
1t affords great and speedily feit relief and
vi
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
A Cllallenee.

This little fodder plant has taken such q
marvellous hold OF the people, it has provoked
more discussion than anything OF it's kind
ever known. Its discoverer has been HIe
mark for criticism from everybody, while the
Moxie has been quietly capturing the women:
disturb moe. At the same Tina the cynics say
it is coci, cocoaine, arsenic. strychnine, and
alcohol in new Disguise Meanwhile its
scoverer, an eminent physician, offers
s25, UOJ to any chemist or other person who
viii find either or any other ingredient in ii
more injurious than wintergreen or common
bitter-root, which those who have tried it
accent az fact
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
THE INDUSTRIAL REALM.
A Chicago dispatch Of Wcdnesdi

A Chicago dispatch Of Wednesday
says: "Tho lockout OF workmen engaged in
tho building trades contipuos unabated, and
compsiolt authorities estimate that tho army
OF 10 mon umb'rs e5.oc0 The employers
seem to be rock-rooted in the stand which
they lave taken, aud. while they regret tho an
toward conlit on of Affairs at tho most favor
able portion OF the bu lding scnson, insist that
until tho mechanics recode from their unwar-
rantaLle demands in relation 10 the hiring Of
non-union labor and the employment OF APP
rrcntices IL would 10 useless TO attempt o
pat'hsd-up peace Tho German contingent Of
the Bricklayor4 Union locs not seem TO be
sat sio with ihs tuaiiol OF AFFAIR.""
Forty manufacturing establishments
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
Commercial Matters.

CATTLE were dull and lower at the Chicago
Stock Yards Friday, the best selling at a. rs
per hundred pounds. The hogs were all sold
at an advance Of 8 cents, and sheep were
scarce and slightly higher Texas sheepmen
are ready to send great numbers Of sheep to
Chicago as soon as prices advance q little
moro. Grain and provisions in the local spec
ulative markets were held comparatively
steady. Coffee continues to advance rapidly,
owing TO the short supplies in the markets Of
the world Fancy Rio was raised to % cents
a pound, and the bost Mandahling to 20 cents.
Tateat narket nuotationa.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
THE POERICAL FIELD.
The President has appointed M

The President has appointed Major
j. l. Rathbons OF California TO be Consul
General of the United States at Paris Major
Rathbono was born in Albany N Y, Of which
city hrs father was Mayor. He was educated
at wost Point and served for several years on
the stan of Major General Schofe!d After
resigning from the army fifteen years ago, he
loca ed in California, where no became one Of
the foremost citiz ms OF the Golden State
George il. Mott has been appointed
Postmaster at New 0rloaar.
Michigan's Senate has passed bill
mlLi,g it mi d.m amor To manufacture
oIeomarg irine in tho State
Samuel Pasco, Democrat, has been
lcct d U.ntel Stat, Senator ON Flori1L
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
THE WIDE WORLD.
A Catalogue of the Weeks I'm
portant Occurrences Con-
cisely Summarized
Intelligence by Electric Wire from
Every Quarter Of the Civil
lied World. ~
THE VERY LATEST BY TELEeRAPH.
HUNDREDs AXE HOMELESS.

ANN
A Michigan village swept Away by the
Forest Fires-Ono Hundred and Fifty
Houses In Lake Linden Destroyed.
In the village of Lake Linden, Houghton
County, Mich at noon OF Friday, says dis
patch from Marquette, flames were ecen issu-
ing from the upper story OF the Neuman a
Trelease Block An explosion followed, and
In an Incredibly short time the whole vii
lage seemed one mass of flames. Panic
seizod every one The fire department
was fifteen minutes In reaching the fire after
Il broke out and then was helpless, the flames
having made such headway that no agency OF
man could be Of any avail Had the fre
broken out at night hundreds OF lives would
have been lost Words fail to picture the awful
speed with which the flames swept through
the doomed town Families rushed from
their homes to the street saving only the
clothes on their backs. Hundreds of families
are roofess, without bedding or clothing ex-
ccpt what they have on. No stores are left to
furnish supplies, and Hancock and Houghton
merchants are sending mattresses and bed
ding TO the homeless people. Everything
was as dry as finder from the long
lrouth and even solid brick blocks melted
away before the furious flames like snow
The flames swept clean to the shores of the
lake, from the school-house, half mile. three
Dr. four blocks wide. The town was COM
pletely wiped out A rough estimate Of tho
losses only is possible at this hour, the intense
excitement making ii hard to get at the real
acIs The loss ON stores alone foots up
about $4,000 while that on houses is $780,
NM mora
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
o'BRIEN AGAIN MOBBED.

stoned by Kingston Roughs-Narrow Es-
cape of the Great Irish Agitator from
Death-WIndows Smashed by the Mob.
WILLIAM O'BRIEN, the fearless Irish agita-
Tor, was again the victim of a cowardly at
;empt at murder in Kingston, Ontario. The
would-be assassins were, however, foiled by
.he prompt action OF some friends, who hur-
led him from the scene to place of safety
= seforet he attacking party knew what had
happened A dispatch from Kingston gives
he following particulars OF tho disgracefui
affair:
and IL was just as he emerged from that build
ing that the attempt upon his life was made.
The night was very dark. On reaching the
sidewalk he was confronted by large
crowd, who had for some time been cheer
ing for Lansdowne and groaning for
the agitator. Ho had no sooner APP
peared than some cried "Here he is," and the
mob began to surge In his direction. Several
stones were thrown. In a twinkling O'Brien
was rushed around the corner and disappeared.
The crowd, disappointed Of their expected prey.
moved down to the Burnett House and awaited
OBrien's arrival. but he came not. Several
windows in the hotel were smashed. Mr..
OBrisn was seen afterward. He was in q
friendly house. When he left the hall his hat
was changed and he was rushed into q gateway
and saved He was unhurt but much agitated.
He says his escape was miraculous that IL was
deliberate attempt to murder him. When his
hat was changed he was about to receive a blow
from a bludgeon. He was struck ON the head
by stone. The Mayor offered him military
protection after the row, but he declined II.
Nobody knew where O'Brien was till IL
o'clock, when Potter Delvin came down
TO tho Burnett House, where Mayor Car
son was, and told him that O'Brien
WAS in his house. Mayor Carson went there and
escorted o Bnen TO the Burnett House. Mr..
O'Brien said: when came from the rink
heard cries Of There he ISL and Kill him
Stones began TO be thrown instantly, and o
small one hit mo in the back OF the neck
Mr.. Hogan changed hats with me- Just
before the change was made happened to turn
my head and saw big ruffan raising q club
over mo. The blow did not descend upon me,
and don't know who got It. We were surged
along until wo came to Newman'B house, and
then Hogan, who almost held me in his arms
pushed me across the stoop of the house
into an alloyway. From this alleyway
wo got into the kitchen Of man
who is. 1 am told, a red-hot Orange
man, Donnelly. We waited there I'M
til the street was comparatively clear, and thon
we won't down to Mr. Devlins house. Whom
Mayor Carson came to the house he offered to
escort me TO the hotel with the military, who
were under arms in their barracks. / told him
that tho timo for the military to be called out
was when tho mob was collecting, and that
declined their protection now"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-26
II Would Knock Her Ont.

Tho Empress of Germany gives q
golden cross to every servant in the
empire who remains forty years in one
situation. If her Majesty would come
to America and make the ofier to every
girl who had forty places in one year,
she could go into total bankruptcy,
with no assets, in one week. Bur
noIfo